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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.59, 1,233.38 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.59, 1,233.38 and 433.92 is: 649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.59 : 1,233.38 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.59/1,233.38 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.59x = 1,233.38 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.59x = 535,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,188.25/823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.82

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